Kayak Software (NASDAQ: KYAK) is one of 113 public companies in the “Software” industry, but how does it compare to its rivals? We will compare Kayak Software to related businesses based on the strength of its valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

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This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Kayak Software and its rivals, as provided by MarketBeat.

Sell Ratings

Hold Ratings

Buy Ratings

Strong Buy Ratings

Rating Score

Kayak Software

0

0

0

0

N/A

Kayak Software Competitors

352

2252

4684

95

2.61

As a group, “Software” companies have a potential upside of 20.96%. Given Kayak Software’s rivals higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Kayak Software has less favorable growth aspects than its rivals.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

57.9% of shares of all “Software” companies are held by institutional investors. 17.4% of shares of all “Software” companies are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Kayak Software and its rivals top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Gross Revenue

Net Income

Price/Earnings Ratio

Kayak Software

N/A

N/A

93.19

Kayak Software Competitors

$2.23 billion

$400.99 million

568.78

Kayak Software’s rivals have higher revenue and earnings than Kayak Software. Kayak Software is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than its rivals, indicating that it is currently more affordable than other companies in its industry.

Profitability

This table compares Kayak Software and its rivals’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Centralizing online travel deals is smooth sailing for Kayak Software. Through its websites (KAYAK.com, swoodoo.com, and SideStep.com) in about 15 countries, the company displays rates on airfare, hotels, rental cars, and cruises from more than 500 other travel websites. Kayak Software offers fare information from Continental Airlines and American Airlines, as well as prices from Funjet Vacations, Marriott International, and InterContinental Hotel Group, among others. In addition to booking, the firm’s websites and mobile applications provide destination information, travel tips, member discounts, and hotel descriptions. Founded in 2004, Kayak Software filed to go public in late 2010.